Silvia Holland Dies After Year Long Illness at 12
Silvia Holland daughter of Mr and Mrs John Holland died at home in the west end after a year long illness from lung trouble. Born August 1 1895 she was 12 years 9 months and 1 day old. She was a student in Oden public schools and attended Sunday School. Her classmates sent flowers and attended the funeral. She leaves a father a mother and several brothers. Funeral held at home Sunday at 7:50 Rev C C Lowther officiated burial at Walnut Hill cemetery.
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Silvia Holland
John Holland
Oden Public Schools
M.& Sunday School
C.C. Lowther
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Walshs Troubes and Rail Holdings Delinquent on Taxes
Walshs Troubles reveal delinquent taxes on The John R Walsh properties in Lawrence county and Southern Indiana railroad holdings. Totals show Pleasant Run 215.41 Indian Creek 704.99 Shawswick 3 720.56 Bedford 82 343.33. Bedford Belt an extra 83 000. company behind on water debt over three months. Walhs seeks funds to operate railroads.
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John R. Walsh
Lawrence County
Indiana
Pleasant Run
Indian Creek Township
Shawswick
City of Bedford
Bedford
Noted Speakers Announced for State Sunday School Convention
Vincennes Indiana hosts the 44th annual State Convention with keynote speakers including Marion Lawrance of Chicago General Secretary of the International Sunday School Association Rev H M Hamill of Nashville and Aquila Lucas of Sackville Nova Scotia International Secretary to the West Indies and South America Also featured is Prof EB GQ Excell in charge of music with details from the Indiana Jodiata Sunday School Association at 119 Law Building Indianapolis.
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Chicago
Tional Sunday School
Tibe International Sunday School Association
H. M. Ham.l
D. 1
Nastville
Tenn
Japan
China
Aquilia Lucas
Sackville
N. B
Canada
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West Indies
South America
Canal Zone
EB. GQ. Excell
Jodiata Sunday School Association
Law Building
Indianapolis
Popular Odon Teacher to Wed Leonard Bair in June
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Maude Laughlin of Odon to Leonard T. Bair of Strasburg Ohio. The ceremony is set for June 7 at 6:30 PM at Miss Laughlin’s East Race Street home with post wedding visits in Strasburg after June 22.
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Maude Laughlin
Leonard T. Bair
Strasburg
Ohio
Miss Laughin
East Race Street
First Republican National Convention Dates and Nominations
The piece notes the first Republican national convention was in Philadelphia on June 17 1856 after a Pittsburg meeting on February 22 1856. John C Fremont and William J Dayton were unanimously nominated for president and vice president. A slavery focused platform was adopted and they were defeated by Buchanan and Breckinridge. Lincoln was nominated at Chicago on May 16 1860 with Hannibal Hamlin as VP. Lincoln beat Douglas Breckinridge and Bell with 180 electoral votes to 12 72 and 39 respectively.
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Bunker Hill
Pittsburg
Washington
Buchanan
Breckinridge
Cincinnati
Lincoln
Chicago
Douglas
Bell
Plainville Poultry House Fire Near E I Depot
A two story poultry house operated by C W Jean of Worthington near the E I depot in Plainville burned around noon Monday. Loss to the building listed at 2500 and stock in the vicinity 200. Cause uncertain linked to sparks from a passing train or nearby sawmill. A bucket brigade fought the blaze, saving part of the structure and extinguishing it after a hard effort. Boston L Foust is the local agent. An ice business also operated in the same building.
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Plainville
E.&i
Night Rider tale from Posey county tobacco crop
A farmer near Owensville Indiana faced night riding by his two sons aged thirteen and eleven who cut switches and posted threats at the door. The father retaliated by placing switches in their clothes and a note inviting them to the barn at 7 AM. He then planted a tobacco bed that became the pride of the neighborhood as the boys showed off their crop.
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Posey County
Owensville
Ind
More Children Wear Glasses Than Ever Before
Observation notes a rise in glasses use among children due to better recognition of eye care. Experts say school demands strain eyes, and glasses provide relief, as explained by Keck the Jeweler and Optician.
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Keck
Washington Water Plant Sold at Receiver Sale
Ed Ballard and Patsey Kelley of French Lick bought the City Water Company's property at Receiver Charles G. Gardiner's sale in Washington. The sale, not to be confirmed without bondholders' opportunity to object, drew only two bidders and fetched $85,200.
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Ed. Ballard
Patsey Kelley
French Lick
City Water Company
Charles G. Gardiner
Washington
Bidaman Kills Burglar in Terre Haute Home
Edwin J. Bidaman former Terre Haute mayor woke to a burglar attempting entry and shot the intruder, who died instantly. Police reported no further injuries. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning at Bidaman’s residence.
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Edwin J. Bidaman
Terre Haute
Mr. Bidaman
Holstine Cleared in Circuit Court Assault Case
Samuel Holstine was cleared of assault and battery against James Wilson in the circuit court Tuesday. The case originated in Elnora justice court where Holstine was found guilty and fined one cent.
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Samuel Holstine
James Wilson
Elnora
Holstine
Linton Team Wins Big Four Track Meet At Washington
Linton won first place at the Big Four athletic meet held in Washington on a Saturday afternoon, with Washington in second. Moss set a new 1907 record in the 100 yard dash at ten and two fifths seconds. Seven events broke 1907 records as Vincennes won the mile relay in a thrilling race. Oratorical contest at the opera house followed with Miss Elsie Wallace of Princeton winning original oration and Miss Irene Browsing of Evansville taking reading honors. Awards included gold medals for first, silver for second, and white ribbons for third. Vincennes received the loving cup, and Linton the banner for most points. Next year’s meet will be at Princeton.
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Linton Athlees
Big Four Association
Washington
Linton Boys
Linton Lads
Moss
Vincennes
Opera House
Postmasters and Editors Meet in Indianapolis
Indiana Republicans and Democrats attend the second annual Presidential Postmasters meeting in Indianapolis. L D Lawshe will address Second Class Mail Matter as W R Spilman and F E McMillin discuss parcels post and postal savings bank. Governors of the Indianapolis Board of Trade hosted a reception and luncheon.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
L. Lawshe
William R. Spilman
F. E. McMillin
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Misappropriation Charges Against Van Buren Trustee
Suit filed in Indiana state court accuses Hiram Sims former Van Buren township trustee of misappropriating 5000 of public funds. The complaint details theft from township, tuition and road funds plus damages, with bondsmen liable for the deficiency. The case seeks exact accounting and damages with 10 percent penalty on tuition funds.
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Hiram Sims
van Buren Township
Lowry Cooper
Walter C. Garten
A. A. Lane
Rarry H. Crooke
Oliver M. Vanze
Ezra Mattingly
State of
Indiana
Daviess County
Sims
van Buren
Bedford Faces Odon at Odoun Ball Park Sunday
A Sunday matchup pits Bedford against Odon at Odoun Ball Park. Local fans anticipate a competitive game with both teams seeking a win on the field.
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Bedford
Odon
Spring Street Residence Glows as City’s Cozy Home
Visitors admire Albert Diefendorf’s home on Spring Street after remodeling. The picture shows a well kept, attractive residence celebrated as one of the town’s coziest.
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Albert Diefendorf
Decoration Day Music Practice at M E Church
A small service honoring old soldiers will be held with singing. All helpers are urged to attend at 7 30 p m tomorrow Saturday evening at the M E church for practice and to show appreciation for their work.
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M. E
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